Definitions for "cardiopulmonary resuscitation"
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An emergency procedure to revive heart and lung function in persons whose heart has apparently stopped beating, involving forced respiration, periodic pressure on the heart by pushing on the chest, and sometimes electrical or mechanical equipment. It is often referred to by the acronym CPR.
A life saving procedure that includes the timed compression of the anterior chest wall (to stimulate blood flow), alternating with mouth to mouth breathing (inflating another persons lungs when you exhale). Usually administered by one rescuer as 15 chest compressions to every 2 mouth-to-mouth breaths.
A first aid technique used to restore heartbeat and breathing to a person who is unconscious, not breathing, and has no pulse.
a basic emergency procedure for life support, consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage. A range of technologies used to restore and maintain blood circulation and breathing in a person who has experienced cardiac and\ or respiration arrest.
A method of artificially maintaining respiratory and circulatory functions.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a group of treatments used when someone's heart and/or breathing stops. CPR is used in an attempt to restart the heart and breathing. It may consist only of mouth-to-mouth breathing or it can include pressing on the chest to mimic the heart's function and cause blood to circulate. Electric shock and drugs also are used frequently to stimulate the heart.
an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen
The administration of heart compression and artificial respiration to restore circulation and breathing.
A medical procedure performed when a person's heart or lungs stop that usually includes chest compressions, the administration of drugs or electric shock to restore the heartbeat, and a tube placed in the windpipe for breathing.
(CPR) A method of artificial breathing and circulation usually administered by a CPR certified responder, when the natural heart action and breathing have stopped. Artificial rescue breaths and chest compressions are used which are only about 1/3 as effective of a normal circulation.
(CPR): Manual procedure for restarting or maintaining a person's breathing and heartbeat.
Used when the heart stops beating, a method of mouth-to-mouth breathing and external cardiac compression to keep oxygenated blood circulating.
Generally refers to noninvasive assessments and interventions used to treat victims of cardiovascular and/or respiratory emergencies and stroke. This term is synonymous with BLS.
an emergency method of life-saving. Artificial breathing and chest compressions are used to restart the lungs and heart.
A combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing used during cardiac and respiratory arrest to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain until advanced life support can be initiated.
A procedure designed to restore normal breathing after the heart stops. It includes clearing air passages to the lungs, mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration, and heart massage by exerting pressure on the chest.
The technique to temporarily keep oxygenated blood flowing to vital organs until definitive intervention can be instituted. Steps include airway management, mouth-to-mouth or mask ventilation, and external chest compressions.
An emergency measure to maintain a person's breathing and heartbeat when they have stopped as a result of myocardial infarction, trauma, or other disorder.
the process of chest compressions and airway ventilations that sustains blood flow and breathing to a patient experiencing cardiac arrest until ALS procedures can be used to attempt to reverse the condition.
an emergency method of life-saving. Artificial respirations and chest compressions are used to restart the heart and lungs.
The mechanical pushing of the heart (hands pushing on rib cage) and breathing (through the mouth) done in a rhythmic pattern. These actions keep blood and oxygen circulating through the body. CPR is often used as a first emergency response until an external defibrillator can be applied to restart the heart.
An emergency measure that can maintain a person's breathing and heartbeat. The person who performs CPR actually helps the patient's circulatory system by breathing into the patient's mouth to give them oxygen and by giving chest compressions to circulate the patient's blood.
The initial treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest with mouth-to mouth breathing and chest compressions. The intent is to maintain some blood circulation until defibrillation or other advance treatments can be performed.
The use of breathing and chest compressions to help save a person's life.
is a noninvasive technique that aims to temporarily circulate oxygen-rich blood through the body of a person whose heart has stopped. CPR can prevent death if performed in the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest.
A process utilising the combination of external heart massage and mouth-to-mouth respiration (artificial ventilation) to artificially maintain the heartbeat and respiration of a victim.
The re-establishment of heart and lung action for cardiac arrest (sudden and often unexpected stoppage of effective heart action) using a well-defined, specialized procedure. This may include the clearance of air passages to the lungs, heart massage, and use of drugs.
A combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions to supply oxygen and blood to a person whose heartbeat and breathing have stopped.
This is a manual way for restarting breathing and a heartbeat, or for maintaining breathing and a heartbeat.
Form of resuscitation used to keep a heart beating and sending oxygen to vital organs. Also called CPR.
Restoration of cardiac output and pulmonary ventilation following cardiac arrest and apnea, using artificial respiration and manual closed-chest compression or open-chest cardiac massage.
A combination of chest compressions and assisted breathing performed when a the electrical and pumping function of a person's heart is not working. Typically performed when the heart in ventricular fibrillation or asystole.
A combination of artificial resuscitation and closed chest cardiac (heart) compression.
A way to restore heartbeat and breathing.
The process of ventilating and circulating blood for a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency first aid procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest. It is part of the chain of survival, which includes early access (to emergency medical services), early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care. It is also performed as part of the choking protocol if all else has failed.